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I was doing some soul searching yesterday on all the medical standards that I need to meet, what can disqualify me, etc. I never realized until yesterday how big of a deal acid reflux is in the military. I mean, who would have guessed a little bit of extra acid could disqualify someone. That is beside the point. So my main question/story is:
I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection called H Pylori. It's a bacteria found in dirty water and in fecal matter. I handled, kept, and bred reptiles for a quite a few years. Long story short, I ended up contracting H Pylori. What is does for those who are unaware is cause an increase in acid causing acid reflux and gives you ulcers. I ended up getting an ulcer. Once I was diagnosed, no more than a month later I was cleared of everything after some Prilosec handled the ulcer and some antibiotics took care of the bacteria. I don't take any medicine what so ever or have a problem with acid reflux. It was only when I had the bacteria.
I contacted my recruiter today talking to him about it. Of course, as I expected, he told me I didn't have to say anything at MEPs, and I should be fine as they don't look hard into your medical history. I don't want to deal with the consequences nor lie about an issue I had in the past if I were to get caught. I know being dishonorably discharged will completely screw any career you want. I told him this, and he said to bring in a document stating from your doctor it was just an infection, you took care or it, aren't taking any medicine now, and you are completely cured of it. Also, some medical documents. I am assuming I am going to get a waiver. If anyone knows, is this something that would disqualify me at a flight physical and is it something that would even need a waiver considering it was just like a virus. Took some medication and it went away. I want to make sure I am not making a big deal about nothing as this has me EXTREMELY worried.

 

Thank you in advance!

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Sir,

 

No one here knows the answer to your question. Medical stuff is almost always specific to the individual being evaluated and the opinion/experience of the Dr. signing off on the evaluation.

 

Just be upfront and honest. It's the right thing to do and there will never be anything to look over your shoulder about.

 

If it's a non-issue its a non-issue, if it's disqualifying it's disqualifying.

 

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

Matthew 6:27, 34

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